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As others have said, this will be a high stress job. I did my brother-in-law’s, wedding many years back, in the film days using my SpotmaticII, plus his SpotmaticII, as a back up, also to have a second lens choice, without the need to change, on camera, plus a TWR, with black & white film. All cameras I was very comfortable with.
I had carried out many event jobs before, birthday parties, retirement parties, award events, etc,etc, yes there was always a stress factor in those jobs, but not nearly the amount there was for this wedding, and it was a relatively simple registry office affair.
I was never more relieved, than when I received the proofs back from the processor.
So number one, think very carefully before confirming that you will carry out the job, and number two, do not even think of attempting it with unfamiliar equipment.
If you decide to refuse to do the wedding, it may cause some uneasiness between you and your friend, but not nearly as much, as there will be, if you don’t deliver the wedding images that he and his bride are expecting.
Take care.
I had carried out many event jobs before, birthday parties, retirement parties, award events, etc,etc, yes there was always a stress factor in those jobs, but not nearly the amount there was for this wedding, and it was a relatively simple registry office affair.
I was never more relieved, than when I received the proofs back from the processor.
So number one, think very carefully before confirming that you will carry out the job, and number two, do not even think of attempting it with unfamiliar equipment.
If you decide to refuse to do the wedding, it may cause some uneasiness between you and your friend, but not nearly as much, as there will be, if you don’t deliver the wedding images that he and his bride are expecting.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Wedding dilemma... at 23/04/2012 - 10:10
Hi Clover.
Take care.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Hello everybody of pentaxuser.co.uk at 23/04/2012 - 09:29
Frogherder wrote:
OK, thanks guys,
I think more experimentation is called for.
I tend to leave mine on Av when I've gone out with the camera over my shoulder as it were, but on the green mode when it's packed in the top of my rucksack. That way it's generally ready for something if I have get it out quickly and the second shot can be done with a bit more thought.
I had never used the P mode with the K10D because I couldn't make head nor tail of the instructions and felt I should at least try a bit more.
Bernard
Bernard.OK, thanks guys,
I think more experimentation is called for.
I tend to leave mine on Av when I've gone out with the camera over my shoulder as it were, but on the green mode when it's packed in the top of my rucksack. That way it's generally ready for something if I have get it out quickly and the second shot can be done with a bit more thought.
I had never used the P mode with the K10D because I couldn't make head nor tail of the instructions and felt I should at least try a bit more.
Bernard
With you on this one, could never see the point of the (P) mode on my K10, or get my head around the programme line, whatever that was.
So have never really looked at this option on my K5.
Maybe I should.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on (Hyper Program) Mode - P at 22/04/2012 - 15:01
As others have said your beef must be with the retailer not Pentax.
Do you have a local radio station, with a consumer help line.
I was having a bad experience with a retailer some time ago, (not camera related), I was making no progress. I then politely said I was going to contact the local radio station.
All of a sudden everything turned in my favour, and they bent over backwards to solve the problem.
Take care.
Do you have a local radio station, with a consumer help line.
I was having a bad experience with a retailer some time ago, (not camera related), I was making no progress. I then politely said I was going to contact the local radio station.
All of a sudden everything turned in my favour, and they bent over backwards to solve the problem.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Dissapointing retailer at 20/04/2012 - 11:09
ChrisPlatt wrote:
A modern 1.5V cell will provide accurate exposure readings in any Spotmatic series camera.
The readily available silver oxide variety will provide stable output and long service life.
Armchair theorizing aside, I suggest you swallow your pride and actually try one in your SPII.
If it matters I am an experienced professional electronic technician, working in the field for more than 25 years.
After completing technical school my first employment was in the field of camera repair for a major manufacturer.
Chris
I think you need to read my posts carefully before posting your reply, instead of picking bits out of context.ChrisR wrote:
You carry on using whatever battery you like, that makes you happy but please try to refrain from misleading others.
Please don’t start getting personal this forum is not for that,.
For the record, I am a British trained, industrial electrical engineer, you can not get better than that.
It seems you are the one misleading others as empirical evidence has shown the following to be true:You carry on using whatever battery you like, that makes you happy but please try to refrain from misleading others.
Please don’t start getting personal this forum is not for that,.
For the record, I am a British trained, industrial electrical engineer, you can not get better than that.
A modern 1.5V cell will provide accurate exposure readings in any Spotmatic series camera.
The readily available silver oxide variety will provide stable output and long service life.
Armchair theorizing aside, I suggest you swallow your pride and actually try one in your SPII.
If it matters I am an experienced professional electronic technician, working in the field for more than 25 years.
After completing technical school my first employment was in the field of camera repair for a major manufacturer.
Chris
I have no need to swallow my pride, as my findings are correct.
Its time to move on, there is no point in continuing this as you have not posted any sound evidence, regarding the performance of various battery/cell types, other than going around in circles, making reference to the, Sliver Oxide cell.
Others reading through this thread can draw their own conclusions.
Take care, and carry on using the battery/cell you are happy with.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Sensible M42 metered body to use today? at 20/04/2012 - 09:18
TOZZA27 wrote:
I`m only 2 minutes from the beach at Widemouth Chris - 2 munchkins,a metal detector,a beachcaster rod and my K20D - who cares about the weather ??????
Bring it on .........................
Tony
Tony, have a good time and good luck with the metal detector, remember any big finds and I am the self appointed receiver of wrecks for Cornwall.I`m only 2 minutes from the beach at Widemouth Chris - 2 munchkins,a metal detector,a beachcaster rod and my K20D - who cares about the weather ??????
Bring it on .........................
Tony
As for the beachcaster, I have spent many a long night on the beach in the past, never caught anything other than a cold.
I tell a lie, one night my mate and myself found ourselves surrounded by about five or six young ladies that were going in for a skinny dip, sorry but I don’t remember what bate we were using. Maybe worth keeping the K20 close at hand.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Another pointless thread at 19/04/2012 - 20:08
Hi Simon.
Take care.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Giving up lurking at 19/04/2012 - 16:33
Just tried mine, would confirm, same as others click heard going from MF to C.
Take care.
Take care.
Comment by ChrisR posted on Pentax K-5 AF.S - C - MF - CLICK at 19/04/2012 - 16:23
Take care.